Roma plot to further strengthen their midfield after bringing in Nemanja Matic. The negotiation with Sassuolo for Davide Frattesi is progressing, but they will not stop there, considering that they will likely let both Jordan Veretout and Sergio Oliveira go. José Mourinho is eager to sign an elite option, and the Giallorossi have a few high-caliber names on their radar.
The Frenchman is drawing interest from Olympique Marseille and Lyon, and the management plans to sell him, Corriere della Sera reports. The Portuguese international was on loan, and his €13M option to buy will not be activated.
For such reason, Roma are playing on multiple tables to shore up their midfield. They are discussing a multi-layered deal with Sassuolo for Frattesi, involving some of their youngsters. The two sides have yet to settle on his evaluation, Gianluca Di Marzio informs. The Giallorossi would be the clear frontrunners if the Neroverdi caved and greenlit his departure.
They have been linked to Houssem Aouar, who is indeed a candidate, but they disagree with Lyon’s price tag, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. They have also laid their eyes on Marcel Sabitzer, who has not featured much in his first season with Bayern Munich and might be less expensive.
The dream target would be Rodrigo De Paul, but Atletico Madrid want €40M. Lucas Torreira has been offered, but they are not keen on him. Ilkay Gundogan could leave Manchester City this summer, but his wages are mammoth for Serie A standards, Leggo informs.
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Such area is a priority for the second summer in a row, and the departure of Henrikh Mkhitaryan exacerbated things. Aouar, even if a tad too expensive given his contractual situation, would be a great addition. Instead, the others seem long-shots.